Landis failed a doping test. Is he guilty or is it another attempt to thrash an American like they tried to do with Lance Armstrong?
2006-07-27 03:39:30 · 8 answers · asked by michaelyoung_airforce 6 in Sports ➔ Cycling
There are certain medications that can affect these tests and this test is considered the most inaccurate one there is. The French followed the rules by releasing the results but I think they have been very smug about the whole thing. Especially saying that as far as they're concerned he's finished.
I don't think Landis is a drug user. It seems unusual that he would be that idiotic especially in something this important, but sometimes you never know. I do think however, I have totally lost repect for his family. They have been all over the press preening about Floyd (even though they are old order Mennonites--notice they weren't at the tour) and now his mother comes out with those comments today--Way to go Mom! She isn't give a strong backup to her son. It is tepid at best and she has said that if found to be true he should have to give back the title. Shouldn't she support his innocence?
Shes just worried about how she'll look to the other women in her church.
2006-07-27 10:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by charmingchatty 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Innocent until proven guilty is the American Way. That said, he rode stage 17 with the strength of a man who was on steroids. That said, Steroids do not boast one's endurance. It only boasts ones power. Let's look at the test, and let's look at the B sample before we draw conclusions.
I will say that Landis is acting a little suspicious since he's basically disappeared over the past 24 hours.
I still think Landis is the Man, and have great respect for him as an athlete and a person. He's a class act.
2006-07-27 10:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by conservativeguyfromnc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clarification: he didn't test positive for any drug.
His ratio of testosterone to epitestosterone was over the prescribed limit.
One obvious assumption is that he was doping; but there have been cases where it was shown to be natural.
The reason he disappeared over the last 24 hours is that as soon as the A sample tests, the rider is immediately suspended and notified, along with his team and national federation. So Floyd knew a day or two ago, and we just found out this morning.
2006-07-27 12:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's probably guilty. They all do it. I mean all cyclists and most athletes. I don't know what the big deal is. If they want to destroy themselves for sport, so be it. I wished people would stop making such a big fuss over things that have been there for a long time and are never going away. Just ignore it, life's easier that way.
2006-07-27 10:43:28 · answer #4 · answered by spudric13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's wait for the results of the "B" sample before we convict the guy. However, the news of his positive test is very troubling, and I believe he should lose his title if he did use illicit, performance enhancing drugs during the Tour.
Darn! I really hope this isn't true, Floyd. You've let me down if this isn't proved false.
2006-07-27 12:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by metimoteo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he's guilty. Could anyone be that stupid ? Considering some of the top riders got kicked out even before the race started?? I don't believe he's that lame. The French are sore losers.
2006-07-27 10:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by Kaori 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITs the nasty french trying to throw us under the bus...AGAIN...
Do us a favor....shave your pits, the french are rude people..
2006-07-27 10:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it... Floyd is innocent!
2006-07-27 10:52:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋